Circulatory System Flashcard (Part 1)

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport materials throughout the body

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How many liters of materials does the circulatory system move each day?

Back

7500 liters

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What is blood primarily made up of?

Back

Platelets, Blood Cells and Plasma

Front

What is the main role of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

Front

What is the liquid part of blood called?

Back

Plasma

Front

What percentage of plasma is water?

Back

90%

Front

What is the function of white blood cells?

Back

To fight infections

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What do platelets do in the blood?

Back

Release chemicals to form clots

Front

What color does blood appear when it is rich in oxygen?

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Bright red

Front

Where are white blood cells also found besides the bloodstream?

Back

In the liver, spleen, and lymph glands